1st Grade

Reading

Scott Foresman Reading - We learn how to read and really come to enjoy doing it independently.                               

Phonics Workbook (Scott Foresman)

Phonics Take-Home Readers (Scott Foresman)

Supplemental Reading:                                                      

Independent Reading   

A Beka Readers                     

Language Arts      

Language 1 (A Beka)

Handwriting without Tears (HWT)

This program emphasizes the correct use of lowercase letters in words and sentences.  Activity pages combine handwriting instruction with other language arts lessons.                                  

Grammar Practice book (Scott Foresman)

We look at letter sounds, blends, diagraphs, sentence structure, punctuation, alphabetical order, capitalization, and story writing.

Spelling

Mathematics                                               

Arithmetic 1 (A Beka)                                 

Arithmetic 1 Tests and Speed Drills                               

We cover Addition, Subtraction, placing value/money, telling time, fractions, story problems, and measurement. 

Science                                                 

Harcourt Science                               

Plants and animals, environments, the ocean, natural resources, weather, matter and energy, sound, how things move, magnets                               

Social Studies                                                     

My America (A Beka)                                   

We study freedoms we enjoy, great people of America, National Parks and Monuments                                          

Bible                                                      

Enjoying God’s Gifts (Positive Action For Christ)                                        

Students learn that all we have comes from God and that the ultimate gift that God gave us is His Son, Jesus Christ.  Stories from everyday life are used to encourage the development of specific character traits.

Computer                                                      

Educational Programs                                  

Field Trips                                                    

Brookfield Zoo, Shedd Aquarium/Oceanarium, Morton Arboretum, Fullersburg Woods   

Art                                                  

Physical Education                                                     

Classroom Music